Feedyard Night Watchman - Littlefield, TX

Friona Industries•Amherst, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Night watchmen provides overnight security for the feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions. Roles and Tasks Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am. Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed Move cattle into pens Make ear tags for upcoming processing Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions Perform Night time feed checks Check water systems and wells Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility Watch for nuisance wildlife Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather Report all emergency situations immediately Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Requirements

Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones and other surveillance tools.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
This position also does general housekeeping duties
Mechanical ability

Responsibilities

Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises
Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard
Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed
Move cattle into pens
Make ear tags for upcoming processing
Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions
Perform Night time feed checks
Check water systems and wells
Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility
Watch for nuisance wildlife
Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather
Report all emergency situations immediately
Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.